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What Companies Can Learn from the Southwest Airlines Crisis

Success

Normal operations have since resumed. While Southwest’s model is typically more efficient than the hub-and-spoke model (less connecting flights, shorter flight times, savings that are passed along to consumers with more discounted fares), it’s also less resilient.

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How To Hire And Manage Freelancers, According To Experts

Allwork

They have stellar resumes. Present them with situations to see how they think through problems. The pros of expert freelancers They can start promptly. They can hit the ground running. They’ve seen your tech stack before — especially if you’re a DTC brand. They’re agile hires. They’re a flexible expense. They can quit suddenly.

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The Admin’s Guide to Career Organization

All Things Admin

They don’t have an updated resume, a professional portfolio of work samples, or a social media presence. A polished resume that accurately represents you professionally is one of the most powerful tools in your toolkit. Most admins have a resume, but not many consider it a living document. Your resume always needs to be current.

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7 Goals to Invigorate Your Career in the New Year

All Things Admin

Your network is also a treasure trove of information regarding upcoming conferences, seminars, and events — and you may even get a significant discount just for being a member of a professional association. Plus, professional associations look amazing on your resume! Take another look at your resume. Is money an obstacle?

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How to Hide Your Age in a Virtual Interview

Eat Your Career

I’ve submitted a resume that includes the last 16 years (two jobs at my current employer) and I am getting initial interviews. I don’t want to discount the feelings around the potential of age discrimination. Instead, we want recent, relevant experience on the resume, which it sounds like this person did.

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6 Ways to Add Value to Your Organization & Advance Your Career

Eat Your Career

Over the past few months, I’ve talked about this concept at length in numerous webinars, speeches and presentations. Strategically purchasing to take advantage of sales, rebates and discounts. Imagine a resume full of value-add accomplishments like this. Purchasing in bulk when appropriate to increase savings.

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Do You Have What it Takes to Work in a Non-Profit?

On The Job

Krasna points out that working for a non-profit organization shouldn’t be discounted just because salaries are sometimes lower. It’s something you should highlight in your resume and cover letter.” Thanks for presenting another side of the picture for us. I’m more of a free spirit, so nonprofits are a good fit for me,” she says.

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